y|GEN COUNCIL
Who We Are
The Building Industry Association’s y|GEN is an organization focused on fostering the professional growth and enhancing the cohesiveness of the young professionals in the San Diego home building industry, with the goal of encouraging its members to become active and remain engaged in the BIA, and its leadership opportunities throughout their careers.
y|GEN Events
All y|GEN events are free to y|GEN members and include lunch and learns, building tours, mentor program, and happy hours. Click here for a list of scheduled events.
Check out some of the great photos from the events!
y|GEN Board Meeting Dates
Meetings begin at 8:00 a.m. at the BIA office on the 4th Tuesday of each month. All meetings are currently being held virtually until gathering restrictions are lifted. Please contact Zoe Rashid with any questions.
y|GEN Board Members
| Melissa Stern (Chair) | C&S Companies |
| Josh Schroeder (Vice Chair) | SB&O, Inc. |
| Jason Santos (Secretary/Treasurer) | Pasco Laret Suiter & Associates |
| Daniel Bertao | Ryan Companies |
| Emilie Colwell | T & B Planning |
| Stephan Gaspar | KirE Builders |
| Brett Geyer | J Geyer Plumbing |
| Brett Montgomery | Alliance Residential |
| Pete Shearer | Hines |
| Scott Walsh | Sudberry Properties |
| Mike Wentz | City Mark Development |
y|GEN Board Members at Large
| Victor Avina | Falcon Strategies |
| Mia Bianchi | H.G. Fenton |
| Rami Chehabi | Xpera Group |
| Anisa Kremer | Engineering Partners |
| Katie Neal | H.G. Fenton |
| Davis Newton | H.G. Fenton |
| John Shokohi | Stormwater Pros |
y|GEN Student Membership
y|GEN is pleased to announce FREE memberships for local students! Any current college student in the San Diego area is welcome to join our y|GEN group and attend all y|GEN events at no cost. This will also allow you to participate in the mentorship program and be paired with a seasoned industry professional. To sign up please complete the form below and return to Zoe Rashid.
Mentor Program
The y|GEN Mentor program gives the young leaders in our industry the opportunity to be be paired with and learn from a seasoned industry professional. The yGEN 2021 Mentor Program is now closed. The Mid-year Mentor Program will begin accepting applications in May. If you have any questions please contact Zoe Rashid.
